Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it's the reason our People team push themselves to equip and support our staff and volunteers to play the biggest part they can. Join the People Operations Team as a HR Officer and help our people do work that means everything. 

We have a one-year opportunity, to provide maternity cover,  to develop your HR knowledge and skills further with a fantastic team, working in a hybrid way – at home and from our Leeds city centre office.

What is the purpose of the HR Officer role?

You will provide high quality, customer-focused, consistent HR advice on NSPCC policies in line with UK employment legislation. Coaching managers in employee relations and responding to a broad range of queries, you will empower managers to make effective decisions about their people.

What does the HR Officer do every day?

Every day will be different!

You will be part of a team of four HR Officers focusing on providing information and guidance on a broad variety of topics:

• recruitment, safeguarding, inductions, probation,
• sickness absence management, wellbeing, occupational health,
• performance management,
• discipline and grievance cases,
• change programmes.

You will also be working with our HR software, updating HR records and completing monthly payroll processing.

There will be opportunities for you to get involved in interesting projects throughout the year.

What skills, experience and knowledge does a HR Officer have?

• Are you well organised with a customer-focused, questioning approach to your work?
• Do you have a HR background that demonstrates your ability to advise and coach people managers in a sensitive, solution-focused way? 
• Can you influence others positively and have strong interpersonal skills? 
• Do you have, or are you working towards, a recognised professional HR qualification? 
• Can you work with integrity and apply high levels of confidentiality when dealing with personal information?
• Do you have a working knowledge of employment law, Microsoft Office and computerised HR software?

Why should I apply for the HR Officer role?

• As an employer, we pride ourselves on having a friendly and supportive working environment.
• You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. 
• We support flexible working and you'll work in a hybrid way - based from our centrally located Leeds office and working from home.
• You'll also receive an enhanced pension package, 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option for season ticket or cycle loans.
• You will have access to our online discount portal with over 3,000 discounts & offers
• The NSPCC  aims to support your health and wellbeing by providing tools such as the Employee Assistance Programme, emotional resilience training, mindfulness resources and more.

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with.   And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that impacts millions of young lives.

What if I have questions?

If you would like to know more, please email the hiring manager: sally.clark@nspcc.org.uk

Planned interview dates: 3rd and 4th April 2025.

Please note - this advert may close earlier than the published closing date if the volume of applications is very high.

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